Valley Art Association

Valley Art Association Local artists' association and gallery featuring original artwork by regional (Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania) artists. Videos are also available.

On display are paintings (including oil, watercolor, pastel and other mediums, fine art photography, sculpture and crafts. Membership
The Valley Art Association is an enthusiastic and resourceful group of artists and art patrons who welcome your membership. It is open to anyone interested in supporting or participating in the arts. Membership includes the following opportunities:
Participating in

the Mansion House Art Gallery
Hanging art in all-member shows
Participating in trips, workshops & classes
Using the reference library
Attending art demonstrations
Painting with weekly painting groups
Participating in social activities for members and the public
Receiving and publishing notices about the club and art activites in the region in the monthly newsletters

All members are welcome to submit articles for posting about awards received, classes being taught, etc., contact us. onthly Meetings
General membership meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month except for November, when the meeting is held the week prior to Thanksgiving. A picnic is traditionally held during the June meeting and meetings are not held in July or August. Each meeting typically begins with a short session to conduct the club's business, followed by a demonstration or other instructive or social activity. Membership meetings are open to the public. Please note: Scheduled events at the Mansion House will be cancelled if Washington County Schools are closed due to inclement weather. Library
A reference library is available at the Mansion House for all members. Most of the books are "how-to" books for the visual arts although there are some art history and museum books. A list of materials is available for members to use in selecting items. Materials can be signed out for one month at the monthly general meeting. Librarians are available before the meeting and during the break. Trips, Workshops & Classes
Trips, workshops, and classes are offered regularly for members. All information is provided at the general membership meeting announcements or via the monthly newsletters. Members are encouraged to share their suggestions for activities with board members or if you would like to teach at the Mansion House please contact us.

08/08/2026
08/08/2026

🎨 Calling all plein air artists!

Capture the beauty of Hagerstown City Park and take your work from the easel to the museum.

Join the Plein Air Fest Juried Exhibition on Saturday, August 8, and have your finished artwork considered for exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Selected works will be featured in the Museum's Community Art Cases from August 25–September 22.

📍 Registration begins at 9 AM at the Jonathan Hager House.
🖌️ Juried Competition registration: $20
⚠️ Remember: All canvases must be stamped before you begin painting.

Register online at: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/hagerstownparksandrec/activity/search/detail/6370?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Or sign up onsite the day of the event!

A couple of days last week were busy ones for two Valley Art Association Board members!  A nice visit with a VAA member ...
07/26/2026

A couple of days last week were busy ones for two Valley Art Association Board members! A nice visit with a VAA member one day, so that she could show us all of her beautifully knitted pieces and talk to us about her knitting process! (We hope to feature her and her artwork at a future VAA General meeting! ) And then a quick stop into the Washington County Arts Council where we were able to see a great exhibit and also some amazing paintings done by VAA artists! We even saw some paintings of a couple of VAA artists who made wonderful models for paintings themselves!
valleyartassoc.org
washingtoncountyarts.com

07/16/2026
Valley Art Association presents the July Members' Art Exhibit & Sale entitled "Outside My Window", at the Mansion House ...
07/05/2026

Valley Art Association presents the July Members' Art Exhibit & Sale entitled "Outside My Window", at the Mansion House Art Center and Gallery, 480 Highland Ave., Hagerstown MD (City Park). The exhibit runs through July 26, 2026. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1-5pm. Admission is FREE
www.valleyartassoc.org

Address

480 Highland Avenue
Hagerstown, MD
21740

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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